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BY JOHN E. DIEHL. 



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THEIR ORIGIN, DIFFERENT BREEDS, HOW TO SELECT, BREED, 

AND MANAGE THEM, TOGETHER WITH THEIR 

DISEASES AND SYMPTOMS, WITH 

REMEDIES FOR THE 

SAME BY 

HOMCEOPATHICAND ALLOPATHIC TREATMENTS. 



BY JOHN E. DIEHL, 

author of 

The " Domestic Cat " and the " Poultry Doctor.' 



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CITY OFFICE : 400 NORTH THIRD STREET, 

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ORIGIN OF THE DOG. 



From the earliest mention of dogs, it is believed they 
have always been the faithful companions and true 
friends of the human race, and their services have been 
utilized in more ways than one. As regards their origin, 
we might as well give that up, although so much has 
been written about it by naturalists and others, nothing 
definite has been arrived at, as all theories and conjee 
tures that have been promulgated, have remained un- 
supported by the slightest proofs. Dogs are more or less 
endowed with sagacity amounting to almost reasoning 
power; a sharp scent, keen sight, and in some instances, 
strong courage. They are to be met with in all parts of 
the world, but it is generally in the more temperate 
climates, that they are found in perfection The ancients 
highly prized the flesh of the dog as food, and even at 
the present date they are eaten and relished by the in- 
habitants of China and the Society Islands. However, as 
we are not writing on dogs in general, we will refer the 
reader to the larger works, tliat treat more fully upon the 
subject. Our intentions are only to take up the smaller 
breeds of dogs, such as are used for pets inside of the 
house. These small dogs are designated as toys, and are 
no doubt evolved from the larger animals, as we can 
bring nothing to prove that they were originally distinct 
breeds. 



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ANATOMY OF THE DOG 



In order that the reader may intelligently understand 
the technical terms, of the different j^arts of a dog, the 
following diagram will aid in locating the same : 




DIAGRAM OF DOG. 



1. Nose. 


9. 


Top of Shoulder-blade 


16, 


Knee. 


2. Flews or Chaps. 




or "Shoulder." 




17. 


Stitle-joiHt. 


3. 5jasal. 


10. 


Top of hip-joint. 




18. 


Hocks. 


4. Stop. 


U. 


Shoulder-blade or 


Scap- 


91. 


Tail, Stern, Brush, or 


5. Skull. 




ula. 






Flag; the latter is the 


6. Occiput. 


12. 


Rump-bone. 






long liair on the tail 


7. Dewlap, when there are 


13. 


Arm. 






of long haired dogs. 


such. 


U. 


Elbow. 




20. 


Chest. 


^. Brisket. 


15. 


Fore-arm. 




21. 


Pasterns. 



The definition of the different terms used in the make- 
up of the dog, are as follows ; 



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FIG. 15.— BUTTON-EAR. 



Apple-Headed. — This term implies that the skull is round instead ot 
flat on the top. 

Blaze. — A white mark up the face. 

Brisket (No. 8). — The part of the bo^ly in front of the chest 

Brush. — One of the terms used for the 
tail ; generally applied to Sheep- 
dogs. 

Butterfly -nose. — A spotted nose. 

Button-ear. — An ear which falls over 
in front, concealing the inside, as 
in Fox-terriers. (See Fig. 15). 

Cat-foot. — A short, round foot, with 
the knuckles high and well de- 
veloped. (See Fig. 16). 

Chest (No. 20). — The chest of a dog is not what many people 
speak of as breast, or chest, but extends underneath him, fron 
the brisket to the belly. 

Cobby. — Well ribbed-up ; short and compact in pro- 
portion. 

Couplings. — The length or space between the tops of 
the shoulder-blades and tops of the hip-joints, or 
huckle-bones. The term denotes the proportion- 
ate length of a dog, which is accordingly spoken 
of as long or short " in the couplings." 

Cow-hocked. — The hocks turning inwards. 

De7ulap (No. 7). — Pendulous sk'n under the throat, ^j^ jg _^^^ 

Dew-claw. — An extra claw, four-d occasionally on the 'foot. 
legs of all breeds, but especially the St Bernard. 

Dish-faced. — This term describes a dog whose 
nasal bone is higher at the nose than at 
the stop. A feature not unfrequently seen 
in Pointers. 

Dudley nose. — A flesh-colored nose. 

Elbow (No. 14). — The joint at top of the fore- 
arm. 

Elbows out. — This term almost describes it- 
self, but will be understood instantly from 
Fig. 18. Bull-dogs and Dachshunds are 
desired with elbows so shaped, but it may 
occur as a fault through weakness. 

Feather. — The fringe of hair on the back of 
some breeds' legs ; notably Setters, Span- 
iels, and Shftep-dogs. fio. is.—klbows ou* 






8 TOY DOGS. 

Flag. — A term for the tail applied to Setters, 

Flews (No. 2). — The chaps, or overhanging lips of the upper j«W. 
The term is chiefly applied to hounds or 
other deep-mouthed dog. 

Fore-arm (No. 15). — This makes the principal 
length of the fore-leg, and extends from 
elbow to pastern. 

Frill. — The projecting frinre of hair on the 
chest of some dogs, and especially of the 
Collie. 

Hare-Foot. — A long, narrow foot, carried for- 
ward. (See Fig. 19). 

^^zw.— The red inside eye-lid, usually hidden, ^^«' l^'-^^^-^^o^' 
but specially prominent in Bloodhjunds. 

Height. — Th< height of a dog is measured at the shoulder, bending 
the head gently down. The proper method is to stand the dog 
on level ground close by a wall, and to lay a flat '■ule across 
his shoulders horizontally so as to touch the wall; then meas- 
ure to the point touched by the rule. Some people "tape" 
from the centre between the shoulders to the ground ; but this 
plan obviously adds to the real height of the dog, and is practi- 
cally a fraud. 

Hocks (No. 18).— The hock -joints. 

Huckle-bones {Yio. 10). — Tops of thehip joints. The space between 
these and the tops of the shoulders is called the couplings. 

Knee (No. 16). — The joint»attaching the fore-pasterns and fore-arm. 

Leather. — The skm of the car. 

Occiput (No. 6). —The prominent bone at the back or top of the 
skull; particularly prominent in Bloodhounds. 

Overshot. — The upper teeth projecting beyond the lower. This fault 
in excess makes a dog pig-jawed, which see at Fig. 20. 

Pastern (No. 21). — The lowest section 

of the leg, below the knee or hock, ^^^m^sm^mm,\ 
respectively. fi^^rnHByfl' A 

Pig-jawed. — The upper jaw protruding ^HB^ffij^^L^ f j 
over the lower, so that the upper 
incisor teeth are in advance of the 
lower, an exaggeration of an over- 
shot jaw. (See 1 ig. 20). 

Pily. — A peculiar quality of coat found 

in some dogs, wfiich show on ex- fig. 20.— pig-jawed. 
amination a short woolly jacket next the skin, out of which 
springs the longer coat which is visible. This short woolly 




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coat is " pily." When an ordinary coat is described as pily, 
it means that it is soft and woolly, instead of hard; which in 
such cases is of course a fault. 
Rose-ear. — An ear of which the point curls 
backwards and downwards, lying close 
to the inside burr of the ear. (See 

^'s- 2^)- . . . 

Septum. — The division between the nostrils, 

Shoutders (No. 9). — The top of the shoulder- fig. 21.— rose-eaRc 
blades, the point at which the height of a dog is 
measured. 

Skull (No. 5). — This is formed by the frontal, parie- 
tal, and occipital bones. 

Splay-foot. — The foot spread out flat and awkwardly. 
(See Fig. 22). 

Stern. — The tail. 

Stifle-joint (No. 17). — The hip joint. fig. 22.— spLiy. 

Stop (No. 4). — The indentation between the skull foot. 

and nasal bone, near the eyes. This 
feature is strongly developed in Bull- 
dogs, Pugs, and Short-faced Spaniels, 
and considerably so in many otlier 
dogs. 

Tulip-ear. — An upright or pricked ear. 

Undershot. — The lower incisor teeth pro- 
jecting beyond the upper, as in Bull- 
dogs. (See Fig. 23). fiq. 23.-undkbsuoi. 





10 TOY DOGS. 

SELECTING A DOG 



If you want a dog for breeding purposes, it is well to 
obtain one with a good pedigree, as good ancestry, will 
go a great ways in helping you to dispose of tlie progeny 
at remunerative prices, but if you want one mert ly for a 
companion or pet, you can often obtain them with far 
better points, and at much less cost than a highly pedi- 
greed animal. In making a selection of a dog, there are 
many characteristics and points that should be well 
looked into. Compact frames, with plenty of bone, 
contribute to strength, which is very desirable when 
dogs are kept principally for breeding; other points to be 
taken into consideration when selecting your dog, vary 
in the different breeds, which will be fully elucidated 
under the headings of those breeds. 



MANAGEMENT OF DOGS. 



To keep a dog healthy and in good condition, he should 
have plenty of out door exercise, particularly in fine 
weather; if he has access to a large yard, he can be 
allowed to roam at large, but if taken for a walk in the 
streets, to avoid accidents, he should be led by a chain 
or leader, attached to either a wide collar, or still better, 
a nice set of harness. If he is kept mostly out of doors, 
as is often the case in warm weather, he should have a 
roomy house, made perfectly rain or wind tight, with an 
opening cut in one end, so that he can go in and out at 
his pleasure. Should the owner so desire, he can have 



TOY DOGS. 11 

his dog chained to the house, which should be located 
where it will not be exposed to the sun. In wunu 
weather there is no need to have a bed in the dog house, 
but if the weather is cold or chilly a bed composed of 
straw or shavings should be furnished. In winter 
weather small pet dogs are generally kept inside of doors, 
except when being exercised, in which case a low box or 
basket hamper with a carpet bedding in the bottom 
makes tlie best sleeping place for them. 

Pet dogs should be allowed to go out of doors at least 
three times a day, early morning, at noon, and the last 
thing at night, in order to attend to their affairs, which 
they soon get accustomed to perform and are thereby 
more apt to be clean when indoors. In correcting a dog 
for bad habits, or making him obedient in other respects, 
bear in mind that one good whipping is more effective 
in correcting him than a dozen slight punishments. 

Most owners overfeed their dogs, particularly with 
meat. Once a day is often enough to feed full-grown or 
healthy dogs, and that meal is better given to them in 
the evening, as after eating they will generally go to 
sleep, and are then not apt to howl or bark during the 
night. Their meal should consist of not over one-fourth 
meat, and that well cooked, which is sufficient for house 
dogs, that do not get much exercise. The best food for 
dogs are the scraps that come from the table, as they 
generally consist of a variety of things that are good and 
healthy, besides which they cost really nothing. Never 
give a dog more food than he will eat at one meal, as 
what he leaves is apt to lie around, and it either becomes 
tainted, or else the sight of it will be apt to spoil his 
ax^petite. Occasionally give your dog a bone, from which 
most of the meat has been scraped. It will not only ben 
efit the teeth, but strengthen the jaws, and will help to 



12 TOY DOGS. 

amuse the dog for hours. 

When food has to be specially prepared for dogs, there 
is nothing better than meat chopped fine and well cook- 
ed, with equal parts of corn meal, bran meal and rice, 
which should be made up into the shape of biscuit or 
pudding. Dog biscuits are now prepared both in this 
country and England, and are becoming very popular, as 
they require no trouble to prepare them. 

By far the best and most satisfactory of these are the 
New Process Dog Biscuits, prepared by the Associated 
Fanciers, of Philadelphia. They contain the proper 
proportions of lean meat, oat meal, Indian meal, wheat 
flour, ground bone and charcoal, which have been found 
to be most advantageous for the health of dogs. These 
biscuits may be kept for months in a dry place without 
detriment. Thej' are vouched for and recommended by 
the highest veterinarians. If there is any trouble in 
procuring these New Process Dog Biscuits, sent to the 
office of the Associated Fanciers, 400 North Third Street, 
Philadelphia, Pa., for a price list. 

Fresh drinking water is also a necessity for the health- 
fulness of all animals. The drinking dish should be 
thoroughly cleaned out every day, to prevent it from 
getting foul or slimy; a deep earthen dish makes the 
best kind of a drinking vessel. 

The appearance of a dog depends almost entirely upon 
the manner in which he is fed, and the care bestowed 
upon him. To have him healthy nothing but good and 
wholesome food should be given. To have his coat look 
well he must be effectively groomed at least three times 
a week, if not daily. On the short haired variety a haired 
glove, or a medium soft brush should be used, while on 
the long haired breeds a comb and an ordinary brush 
may be used. Stiff hard brushes are apt to irritate the 



TOY DOGS. 13 

skin and cause eruptions, and therefore should be avoided 
if possible ; always comb and brush a dog the same 
way the hair turns. Most dogs object to being washed, 
but in order to have tiiem look well, this is a necessary 
operation, and should be performed once a month in 
winter, while once a week in summer will not hurt them. 
Their bath tub should be large enough to hold them 
without confining them to a cramped position, and the 
water should be tepid, about six inches deep. Have a 
large sponge handy with which the dog can be thor- 
oughly wetted, then rub the Associated Fanciers' dog 
soap over his body until a lather is produced, which should 
be rubbed thoroughly into his coat, after which rinse him 
off with water, lift him out of the tub and rub him dry 
with a coarse towel. A little hair oil rubbed on his coat 
Avill improve his appearance, and give it a glossy look. 
After the dog is washed he should be wrapped in a blanket, 
and kept in a warm place until he is thoroughly dry. 



BREEDING DOGS. 



Breeding should be regulated by a judicious selection 
of good healthy stock, and an adoption of rules, for the 
successful carrying out of the same. A well-bred pedi- 
greed dog is more apt to propagate stock resembling him- 
self than a good looking cur will do. 

The first step is to select the variety you wish to breed, 
and carefully scrutinize the strains, which may be neces- 
sary for you to have intermingle. Avoid in-breeding if 
possible, that is by a union of father and mother, mother 



14 TOY DOGS. 

and son, or brother and sister; if persisted in to any great 
extent, is apt to stunt the growth and weaken the 
constitution of all dogs. Although the union of the two 
foimer is preferable to the latter. 

Breeding dogs is often attended with tedious and dis 
appointing results, particularly with beginners, as their 
best calculations are apt to be upset; however, we will 
have to live and learn. It is essential that the jmrent 
dogs should be both healthy and strong, particularly the 
female, in order to sustain the growth of her puppies 
before birth, as well as to produce milk for them after- 
wards. 

The best age to breed from, is after both the sire and 
dam are fully matured, which in the small or toy varieties 
of dogs is when they are a j^ear or eighteen montlis old. 
The best time of the year for breeding toy dogs, is in the 
early Spring, so that the puppies may have more sun- 
shine and open air exercise while growing, which adds 
to their health and strength. 

When a bitch is ready for breeding, she is likely to 
show it, by her inclination to flirt and romp with any 
dog she may meet, it is then advisable to keep a close 
eye upon her, in order to prevent strange dogs coming in 
contact with her. The time for her inclination to breed, 
which is called in heat, generally lasts about three weeks, 
and about the middle of that time or ten days from the 
first symptoms, which is after she is done bleeding, is the 
proper time for lier to have the service of the dog, which 
service, should be allowed to be performed twice from 
twenty-four to fort^'-eight hours apart, once may not 
prove sufficient, and more than twice is superfluous. 

Most bitches are inclined to breed as a general thing 
twice a year, at regular periods, some every four or five 
months, wliile others only every nine or twelve monthsj 



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twice a year is often enough to allow a bitch to breed. 

In order to get good strong pujis and at the same time 
keep the bitch in health and strength. After a bitch 
has been served with a dog, a space of nine weeks will 
elapse before her puppies will be born, sometimes on the 
exact day, although it frequently happens that they 
will make their appearance two, three or four days be- 
fore the computed time fixed for her to have them. To 
make a bitch inclined to copulate give her seven drops of 
tincture of cantharides twice a day till the effect is pro- 
duced; it generally takes place in about six days; this is 
often resorted to when it is desired to get the service of a 
dog that cannot be had at all times, although it should 
not be resorted to sooner than four or five months after 
the bitch has had her last litter of pups. Tu reduce the 
time a bitch is inclined to be in heat, give her a little 
nitre in water, or an injection of diluted vinegar, and in 
a few days the inclination will disappear. This is a good 
remedy when parties do not care to have their bitches to 
breed, as it shortens their time of trouble. 

When it is ascertained that your bitch is in pups, she 
should have plenty of exercise until about the sixth w^eek, 
at which time there should be a perceptible change in 
her appearance, after wliich time it should be gradually 
moderated, at the same time care should be taken that 
she does not strain herself by unduejumping or running. 
During the latter part of her pregnancy washing her 
should be avoided as she is then most liable to take cold. 

About a week before she is expected to pup, she should 
be made acquainted with the quarters in which it is 
desired the event shall take place, so that she may become 
accustomed to them, which should be warm and dry and 
away from the interferance of other dogs. 

' A few days before the puppies make their appearance, 



16 TOY DOGS. 

her milk can be observed, her appearance is considerably 
enlarged, and her actions indicate an uneasiness, her 
appetite is apt to fail, and her bowels become constipated, 
in the latter case, a dose of sweet oil should be given, 
which seems to lubricate her internal organs and helps 
partruition. 

A bitch in pups should neither be too lean or too fat, 
if the former she should be fed up with nourishing food, 
if the latter she should be reduced. Excessive fat in a 
bitch about to pui>, not only interferes with the birth of 
the pups, but it is liable to interfere with the secretion of 
the milk, and if this does occur it aggravates milk fever. 

When a bitch is safely delivered she should be kept on 
a milk and gruel diet for two or three days; it is strength- 
ening and soothing to the internal organs; after that time 
well cooked meat and bread and milk may be fed. 

In cases of protracted labor or a bitch being unable to 
pass her puppies after being in labor for some time, say 
twenty four hours or more, the application of ice to the 
abdomen, will often enable her to do so, as it has the 
effect of contracting the muscles of the womb, which 
assists in the expulsion of the pups. Ergot of rye is 
sometimes given in small doses, every hour, in complica- 
ted cases, but it should be resorted to only as an extreme 
measure. When indications are of internal complication, 
surgical aid must be called in, providing competent 
persons can be obtained. 

Some bitches are notorious for the habit of killing their 
puppies, in such cases the only means to adopt in order 
to save their lives, is either to give them a foster mother, 
or take the puppies away from their own mother, wrap 
them up warmly in flannel, and keep before the fire and 
allow the mother to suckle them every couple of hours, 
when you can be present to watch her. 



TOY DOGS. 17 

111 the event of valuable puppies being expected, where 
you are in doubt of their receiving proper attention from 
their own mot4ier, it is well to provide before hand a 
foster mother, wiiicli can be generally had in a suitable 
condition; tliey can be hired for a few weeks at a reason- 
able figure if adverfsed for in the papers. Great care 
should be taken to have the foster mother in good health 
and condition, and if possible short haired, and as near 
in size of the original mother as ^an be secured. 

Few small bitches can rear as many as six pups, many 
only four, and to do them justice, in case a bitch should 
have more than she seems to be able to care for, it 
would be well to destroy the superfluous ones, being sure 
lo keep those that appear to be the most thrifty, the best 
formed and nicest marked in color. 

About the ninth day the pups begin to see, and when 
they are three or four weeks old they will lap milk, 
w^hich they should be encouraged to do, as it is a great 
saving to the mother's strength. At five or six weeks 
old they are ready to be weaned. 

It frequently occurs that the teats of the bitch become 
lacerated by the teeth of the pups while nursing, and 
inflammation from the influx of milk often arises when 
they are removed, relief from the same can be obtained 
by rubbing the teats and stomach with camphorated oil, 
night and morning for a few days. 

A mild dose of physic, such as castor oil or sweet oil, 
after the puppies have been removed, will also prove 
beneficial to the bitch. If the bitch's teats become 
caked, rub them with a little warm vinegar twice a day, 
when they will soon dry up. 



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REARING PUPPIES. 



Until weaned puppies do not require much care, after 
wliicli to keep your pups in health, the following rules 
should be observed : 

1st. Give them a warm, clean and dry lodging place. 

2d. Wholesome suitable food. 

3d. Regularity of meals, and 

4th. Sufficient exercise. 
All puppies require dry lodging, and in winter time, 
when the weather is apt to be cold, those that are young 
or of a delicate breed, should have a stove in their ap- 
partment. They should have a low box for a bedstead, 
with plenty of fresh, dry straw for a bed, while in sum 
mer the bare boards or u little sawdust in the bottom of 
the box will be suificient. Care should be taken that 
their appartments, as well as their beds, are kept perfectly 
clean and free from dampness or cold draughts. 

A few days after puppies have been taken from their 
mother a noticeable change in their appearance takes 
place, caused by the alteration of food and mode of life. 
The best food for puppies w^hen first taken from their 
mothers, is boiled bread and milk, or oat meal porridge. 
As they more fully mature, crushed biscuits and a little 
chopped cooked meat and vegetables may be given. 
They should be fed three times a day, at regular hours, 
morning, noon and night. Always be careful that their 
dishes are clean and that their food is not tainted in any 
manner. Never give them more food at a meal than 
they can comfortably devour as what they leave is apt to 
become rancid and unwholesome. While they are in 
their puppyhood never give them raw meat, as it will 



TOY Doas. 19 

generally interfere with their digestion. After they shed 
their puppy teeth, which occurs wlien tliey are about 
nine months old, they can be fed as prescribed for old 
dogs. 

The greatest scourge for puppies are worms and dis- 
temper. Teething sometimes troubles them, but not to 
a very great extent. Almost all pupx^ies are apt to be 
troubled with worms, before or soon after they are re- 
moved from their mother. The presence of worms is 
indicated, when the stomach of puppies swells up and 
hardens, while the rest of their bodies generally appear 
thin, and they have an emaciated api)earance. The best 
remedy for worms in pups, is a dose of the Associated 
Fanciers' Worm Powders; a couple of doses is generally 
sufficient. The medicine should he administered to the 
pups on an empty stomach, say, after about a twelve 
hours' fast; during that i3eriod they should also have no 
water to drink, the object being to deprive the worms of 
food, so that the medicine may have a greater effect 
upon them. Fits are almost invariably caused by worms, 
which will subside on the removal of the worms. 

Distemper can be considerably alleviated in form, if 
not altogether prevented by keeping your puppies clean 
and dry and also caring for the sanitary condition of 
their kennels. Cleanliness, sound food, fresh water, and 
fresh air with proper exercise, renders distemper almost 
impossible. Should, however, a pup be attacked with it 
from either want of attention or contagion, as distemper 
is contagious, it should immediately be removed from 
the well ones that do not appear to be affected and placed 
in an apartment by itself, which should be clean, dry 
and free from draught, with about an even temperature. 
The food should consist of beef tea with boiled rice or 
bread soaked in it. About as effective a medicine as can 



20 TOY DOGS. 

be given, is Humphrey's Veterinary Specific, C. C, of 
which give from five to eight drops, three times a day. 
The symptoms of this disease are as follows: loss of appe- 
tite, drowsiness, dullness of eyes, heat in head and body, 
sneezing, running at the eyes and nose, general weak- 
ness, with diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting. 

Puppies frequently have fleas or lice, particularly in 
warm weather, when they are so troubled one or two ap- 
plications of the Associated Fanciers' Flea Wash, will 
generally prove effective, and there is no danger of it 
hurting the pups. 

Growing puppies should have plenty of exercise, in 
order to properly develop their muscles and limbs. 
They should be kept well under cover until they are past 
three months of age, after which they may be allowed 
to roam at large, particularly in fine weather, with a 
sheltered place for them to run into, to avoid the heat or 
rain. If puppies are house-raised they should be taken 
out in the open air daily, when the weather permits, for 
a short walk. 



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DIFFERENT BREEDS OF DOGS. 



Their values tire regulated by tlie_qiiality, sex, and age. 
Parties desiring further information will please enclose 
postage stamp for reply; and address the Associated 
Fanciers, 400 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



TERRIERS. 




Terriers are useful us well as ornamental. In Europe 
they are often used for hunting small game, such as 
rabbits, foxes, weasels, etc., as well as for extermiiuiting 
rats, while in this country they are merely kept as pets, 



22 TOY DOGS. 

or to kill rats and mice. They generally have plenty of 
persistency and grit, and will attack the largest foes. 
They also have good noses, and when trained are nearly 
equal to a hound in the sharpness of their scent. Terriers 
may be divided into several varieties. The principal 
toy breeds are known as the Yorkshire, Skye, Scotch, 
Bedlington, Dandle Dinmot, Black-and-Tan and Bull 
Terrier. 



YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 




This breed is a great lady's pet and is the most modern 
type of terrier, having been almost unknown until the 
past few years. It is difficult to satisfactorily trace the 
lineage of this breed, but it is supposed to be a cross 
between the Skye and Maltese and the old fashioned 
long-haired Black and Tan, and is often confounded by 
those not posted in dog nomenclature with the Scotch or 
Skye varieties. The following are its cliaracteristics and 
points : The ears of this variety are generally crept, but 
in their natural state should be thin, fine and ratheV 



TOY DOGS. 23 

small; skin, black or of a tan color; the head, rather 
long and tapering towards the nose, and of a golden tan 
color; the eyes, should be dark and bright, round and 
rather full, they are generally invisible except when the 
hair is turned back; nose, small and black, with well 
defined nostrils; the body should be in proportion of 
height to length, compact with a broad chest, the coating 
of which should be abundant, with long, glossy fine hair, 
free from curl, the color of which should be of a silvery 
blue; the legs should be straight and well placed under 
the body, well feathered and of a rich tan color; the tail 
should be docked and carried straight, horizontaly with 
the body. Weight when matured from three to eighteen 
pounds. The males are the most valued. The pups, 
when born, are black in color, but gradually change to 
their proper shades as they grow older and shed out. 

Price: Males, $20.00 to 1150. 00; females, |15.00 to 1125.00; 
puppies, $15.00 to $25.00. 



SKYE TERRIER. 




LONG HAIRED SKYE TERRIER. 

There are two varieties of the Skye Terrier, one rather 
small with long, straight, silky hair and large falling 
ears, slightly raised at buts. The other larger in size*; 



24 TOY DOGS. 

with harsh, short, coarse hair and prick ears. They are 
also to be found in different colors, such as a dark, slaty- 
blue, black, steel gray, with black tips to ears and tail, 
fawn or fawn with brown tijos. Their heads are long, 
running to a pointed snout, but broad and flat on- top; 
eyes, large and keen, brown in color; nose, pointed, black 
or sometimes of a dark flesh color; their bodies are long 
and flat; neck long; fore legs short, stout and slightly 
bent; hind legs short and straight, well feathered with 
straight hair; tail, carried lovi^ with a slight curl in the 
end of the smaller variety, while in the larger, it is 
longer, straight and carried more up. When these dogs 
are measured from tip of nose to tip of tail, their length 
should be three times greater than their height, which 
latter should be from eight to fifteen inches. Their 
weights vary from ten to twenty pounds. The smaller 
size are generally the lady's pets, while the larger rough 
ones are utilized by man to rid the premises of rats and 
other kinds of vermin. 

Price : Males, $lo to $75; females, i$lo to $20; puppies, 
$10 to $20. 




RICKED EAR SKY E TERRIER. 



TOY DOGS. 



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SCOTCH TERRIER. 




THE SCOTCH TERRIER, 

The Scotch Terrier, frequently denoted as the wire- 
haired terrier, on account of his coat being of a wiry 
and rougli texture, is tiie smartest working variety of 
the whole terrier tribe. His sagacity and intelligence pre- 
dominates, and his courage qualifies him, not only as a 
superior vermin destroyer, but also an excellent watch 
dog. His origin is obscure. In colors they are to be 
found in white, black and tan, and of a gray mixture 
called pepper and salt, which latter color is considered 
the characteristic color of a true Scotch Terrier.- In 
shape they should be rather thick set and compact with 
a muscular appearance. Their head is carried high, and 
they are quick and alert in their actions. Ears, small 
and semi erect, oftentimes they are cropped; eyes, small, 
bright and keen, and of a dark brown color; head, long 
and rounding on the top, covered with short, harsh hair; 
nose and mouth black; coat, harsh and wiry, hair about 
two inches in length; tail of medium length, slightly 
curved. They are from nine to twelve inches in height, 
and weigh from ten to eighteen pounds. 

Price: Males, 115.00 to f 50.00; females, $15.00 to |50. 00; 
Puppies, $10.00 to $25.00. 



26 ^^OY DOCiS. 

BEDLINQTON TERRIER. 



The Bedlington Terrier is best known in England, 
Where it is much more prized than in America. It is 
comparatively of a recent origin, but its qualities are 
becoming inore appreciated as a working terrier. It is 
said to be of high courage, but of rather a quiet disposi- 
tion. The body is short with long straight legs, giving 
it the appearance of being somewhat leggy; the head is 
narrow, with a long straight muzzle, and is covered with 
a tuft of silky hair; nostrils large and either dark or light 
color, the former preferable; ears filbert shaped, rather 
long and hanging close to the head, fringed with silky 
Imir; eyes round, small and sunken, and of a dark color; 
coat harsh and somewhat short, in color either dark 
blue, liver or sandy; height, from twelve to eighteen 
inches; weight, from twelve to twenty-five pounds. 

Price: Males, $25.00 to $50.00; females, $20.00 to $50.00; 
puppies, $15.00 to $50.00. 



IRISH TERRIER. 



The Irish Terrier is said to be a pure and distinct breed, 
and has been known in Ireland for the past century. 
Although not a handsome dog, by any means, he is a 
very intelligent one, like Paddy from Cork, he is a lively 
and amusing companion, and contains a mine of fun in 
a country ramble, being full of the Devil and always 
ready to get up an excitement by hunting up everything 



TOY DOGS. 27 

in the way of game or vermin. Irish Terriers are re- 
markably good tempered, and seldom quarrelsome, yet 
will take their own part if set upon, no matter what may 
be thesizeof their aggressor. Fear is apparently unknown 
to them. This feature not only makes them favorites of 
gentlemen, but the poor man's watch dog and the farm- 
er's friend. For killing rats he has no equal, and is 
excellent for driving out rabbits and foxes, when holed 




IRISH TERRIERS. 

by hounds, and when properly trained will quarter in a 
field or hunt in a swamp as well as most Setters or 
Spaniels. They will bear any amount of hard work 
and rough usage, as they are constitutionall3^ hardy, 
require less care, and are more free from disease than 
any other variety of terriers. Their points are as follows: 
Head, long; skull, flat and narrow between the ears; 
jaws, strong and muscular; teeth, even and strong; lips, 
well fitting, showing the black through the hair; nose, 
black; eyes, dark hazel in color, rather prominent, but 
small and full of life and intelligence; ears, small and 



28 TOY DOGS. 

shaped like a V, well set up on head and drooping for- 
ward. Like other terriers they are often cropped ; neck, of 
fair length, widening towards tiie shoulders, and free 
from throatiness; chest, muscular and deep; shoulders, 
long and sloping into the back; bod^^ moderately long; 
back, straight and strong; loins, broad, well ribbed and 
slightly arched; tail, invariably docked, free from fringe 
or feather, set pretty high, but not curled over the back; 
feet, moderately small but strong; toes, arched but 
turned neither out nor in, toe nails black; legs, moder 
ately long, well set under the body and perfectly straight, 
bony and muscular, and free from feather; coat, hard, 
wiry and straight, moderately short; color, solid either 
red, yellow, wheaten or gray; weight from sixteen to 
twenty-four pounds. 

Price: Males, $25 to 150; females, $20 to 140; puppies, 
115 to $25, 



AIREDALE TERRIER, 



This variety of terrier is of a larger type than the 
former, and is used more as a hunting or watch dog than 
household pet. He is very gamy, fond of wafer, and is 
easily broken to the gun or to drive cattle or sheep. He 
is also a good retriever, both by land and water. The 
breed originated in England, about forty years ago, and 
is an inter-mixture of Scotch Terrier, Bull Terrier and 
Otter Hound, and derives its name from the valley of 
the Aire, where they are much appreciated. Their 
points are as follows: Head, flat and wide between the 
ears; muzzle, long; nose, black; nostrils, large; lips, 



TOY DOGS. 29 

black and free from flews; teeth, large and strong; eyes, 
bright, small and dark in color; ears, thin set on to- 
wards the side of the head, of fair size, and carried 
forward, similar to a Fox Terrier, with hair rather short; 
neck, neat and strong, free from dewlap or throatiness; 
Body, moderately long, with short and muscivjar loins, 
well sprung rounded ribs; legs, of mod erate^ length, 
straight and muscular; feet, round with toes ineii^ned to 
spread, toe nails black; tail, short and should be cW)eked 
from four to seven inches; coat, rough, broken, close and 
of a harsh texture; color, bluish gray, darkest on back 
or saddle, with muzzle, ears, breast, belly and feet of a 
rich tan; weight from thirty to tifty five pounds. 

Price: Males, $25 to $50; females, $20 to $40; puppies, 
|l5 to 125. 



DANDIE DINMONT, 




DAN DIE DlNiMONT. 

The Dandie Dinniont is supposed to be a cross between 
the Scotch Terrier and the Otter Hound. There are 
several noted English strains of tht-m, and they are an 
old and historic variety. Sir Walter Scott by mention- 



30 TOY DOGS. 

ing them in his celebrated novel Guy Mannering, gave 
them a notoriety which made them for a time quite 
fashionable. They are a gamy little dog and one of 1 heir 
strongest characteristics is their tenacity of purpose. 
When used as hunters they will seldom leave the trail. 
They are also excellent vermin dogs and very useful about 
a country place. They are intelligent, afFeciionate, and 
generally good tempered, but when once aroused they 
will tackle anything within reach of them. The points 
of this breed are: Head, large, long and tapering to the 
muzzle; ears, large, pendulous and hanging close to the 
cheeks, slightly feathered; eyes, brown, large and with 
an intelligent expression; body, long; shoulders, low; 
chest, full; back, slightly curved; neck, thick and mus- 
cular; legs, short and thick, a little bowed in front, the 
hind legs set well apart; tail, straight, slightly feathered 
and carried erect with a slight curve in the center; the 
hair of the body is straight, hard and wiry, of a reddish 
brown or blue gray in color, while on the head and legs 
the hair is softer and of a lighter shade, and is apt to be 
slightly curly on the head. Their height is from nine 
to twelve inches, and their weight from fifteen to twenty- 
five pounds. < 

Price: Males, |30 to |100; females, $25 to |75; puppies, 
$15 to $50. 






TOY DOGS. 31 



MALTESE DOG 




MALTESE DOG. 

This handsome little dog is a great pet among the 
ladies. In appearance it resembles a miniature Skye 
Terrier, with the exception of its tail, which curls over 
its back. The back is shorter than the Skye, and its coat* 
considerably longer and more silky. Head, rather long, 
running to a point; nose and eyes, black; ears, high set, 
covered with long silky hair; legs, short and well placed 
under the body; tail, rather short, well feathered and 
tightly curled over the back; coat, long, fine and silky. 
The color should be pure white, with an occasional patch 
of fawn on the ears. The weight should be from four to 
eight pounds. 

Price: Males, $25to|100; females, $20 to 1 100; puppies, 
$15 to $50. 



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BLACK AND TAN TERRIER. 




BLACK AND TAN TERRIER. 

The Toy Black and Tan Teirier, in former years, was 
all the rage as a pet dog, but like all other fashions, it had 
to give way to other breeds, however, of late it is becom- 
ing more sought after. The toy variety resembles the 
larger English Black and Tan in every respect except in 
size. The smaller you can obtain them the higher they 
are prized To get them small they are generally bred 
in, and to such an extent, that they are liable to become 
very delicate in constitution and hard to keep in good 
health. It is so very difficult to breed these little dwarfs, 
to retain their symetry that they are often crossed with 
the Italian Grey Hound to retain it; they are also some- 
times crossed with the small Spaniel to obtain the high 
forehead, short nose and large eyes, but in the latter 
cross they are apt to loose their delicacy of limb and 
smooth short hair. They are sharp, active and affection- 
ate little dogs, but not such good ratters as the rough 
haired breeds of terriers. Their principal points are: 
Head, narrow and long with a sharp black nose, jaws 
tightly set, teeth level, sharp and very white. Eyes, 
small, bright and dark in color, somewhat protruding; 



TOY DOGS. 33 

ears, cropt and standing perfectly erect; legs, straight, 
slim and well set under the body, feet and toes long with 
black nails; tail, long, thin and rat like, carried straight 
out; body, short and compact. The coat should be short 
and very fine, head and body of shining black, with a 
rich tan spot over each eye and on each cheek, the 
muzzle, under jaw, throat and inside of the ears should 
be a rich tan, also the front legs up to the knees, and 
inside of the hind legs as well as under the tail, all of 
which should be distinct and the richer in shade the 
better. No white should appear in any part of their 
color. The weights of the toy variety ranges from two 
to nine pounds. 

Price: Males, $15 to ^50; females, $15 to |50; puppies, 
$10 to $20. 



BULL TERRIER, 



This dog as its name implies is a direct cross between 
the Bull Dog and the Terriers. This breed of dogs are 
great ratters and very popular Mith the men fanciers. 
The small sized or toy variety are taking the place of the 
Pug as lady's pets, to a groat extent. Its hardiness of 
constitution, together with its intelligence, affection and 
docility, renders it desirable for a house dog, one that is 
not so liable to take cold or get sick when taken out as a 
companion as some dogs of the other more delicate breeds. 
It is also a handsome dog, of great courage and makes an 
excellent watch dog, being very sharp and alert. There 
are two types of the Bull Terrier, an English one with a 
long face showing more of the Terrier stock, and another 
strain having the heavy short full face of the Bull Dog, 



34 TOY DOGS. 

the 1 utter is most preferred in this country, and shouU. 
be designated as the Americiin Bull Terrier, in order to 
distinguish him from his Enghsh cousin. As this worli 
is mostly intended for the American Fancier, we will 
only describe the points of the latter variety which are 
as follows: Head, full, wide between the ears and short, 
similar to the Bull Dog, but not so thick and heavy; 
teeth and jaws regular and strong but not undershot like 




THE BULL TERRIER. 

a Bull Dog; nose, large and black; ears, should -be crop- 
ped and stand erect like a terrier's; eyes, black, small and 
opaque; neck, light, rather long and arched; legs, mod- 
erately long, straight and muscular; tail, thin tapering 
and carried straight, with a full developed chest and 
shoulder; body well ribbed, loins strong and hindquarters 
well proportioned and developed, coat, short and harsh; 
in color, pure white is the most prized, but white with 
patches of black, red, fawn or brindle are also admired, 
and frequently they are found in the above solid color. 
Weight from four to twenty pounds. 

Price: Males, $20.00 to ^100.00; females, $20.00 to 175.00; 
puppies, $10.00 to $50.00. 



TOY DoaS 

FOX TERRIER. 



35 




SMOOTH COATED FOX TERRIER. 

There are two varieties of tlie Fox Terrier, tlie smooth 
coated and the rough coated or wire haired, the former 
is most popular and at present is considered one of the 
most fashionable breeds, particularly with young men. 
They are cleanly in their habits, affectionate in disposi- 
tion, biddable and not quarrelsome. They are very plucky 
particularly in defence of their master or themselves. 
As vermin destroyers they have few equals. In England 
they are used considerably for driving out hares and 
foxes when they are holed. Their points are: Head, flat 
and narrow, jaws well set, mouth and nose black; e^-es, 
small, keen and of a dark color, set rather close together; 
ears, V shaped, small, set well back but inclining forward 
and being close to the cheek; chest, round and full; legs 
ciad feet, straight, strong muscular; tail, straight and 



86 TOY DOGS. 

coarse and should be docked; coat, smooth or rough, as 
the variety defines; color, white with black and tan 
markings, particularly about the head; body, well pro 
l^ortioned ; weight, from twelve lo eighteen pounds. 

Price: Males, $20 to $100; females, $!'» to $"5; puppies, 
$10 to $50 




ROUGH COATED FOX TERRIER. 



TOY DOGS. 37 



TOY SPANIELS 



Toy ISpaniels are tlie beau ideal of ladies' pets and are 
fast reasserting themselves in society, where they will no 
doubt soon become as popular as they were during the 
reign of King Charles, II. Tliey were great favorites 
with that Monarch and held high positions at his Court, 
even upon state occasions, in fact they had become so 
fashionable ac that time, that one of the varieties became 
known as the King Charles Spaniel. Although they are 
often snappish towards strangers, they are gentle and 
docile to their owners, and are very fond of being nursed 
and petted, besides they make excellent house watch 
dogs, as they are very alert and quick at sounding an 
alarm by barking upon the slightest commotion. It is 
really astonishing that these handsome little pets should 
have been ignored for so long a time and occupy an in- 
ferior position to the horrid ugly and quarrelsome Pug. 

Toy Spaniels are not merely a plaything, but can also 
be utilized for hunting, as they have an excellent scent 
for game and can readily be broken to use with the gun. 
They however are not apt to be great favorites with lazy 
indolent persons, as the fact of their having long and 
silken hair requires time and attention to keep them in 
order, by washing, brushing and combing, but the beau- 
ty of the dog when in good coat, amply repays the 
trouble and labor that may have been bestowed upon it. 

The origin of the Toy Spaniel is very indefinite; by 
some it is connected with the Maltese Dog, and others 
believe it to be dwarfed from the larger varieties of Span- 
iels. They may be classed as five different varieties, 



38 TOY DOGS. 

namely: the Japanese, King Cliarles, Prince Cbarle^j 
Blenheim and Ruby, which will be more fully described 
under their separate headings. 



KING CHARLES SPANIEL. 




Tlllu KIxNO. CI lARLLS SPANIEL. 

This variety of the Toy Spaniels is the best known 
from the fact that they are the most numerous and 
therefore the most seen. They are frequently called 
Charlies in this country, where we have no kings. In 
color they should be a glossy black, with deep rich tan 
markings on the feet, inner part of legs and ears, under 
bush of tail, around the mouth and two round spots, one 
over each eye; white on any part of the body is objection- 
able but admissable. They should have long silky hair, 
wavy but without curl, long broad ears, which should be 
close to the cheeks, with long silky hair almost touching 
the ground; the legs should be feathered to the toes, the 
length of which is a great feature; the tail should be 
carried on a straight line with the body, well feathered 
but not bushy; it is usually cropped, that is about one 



TOY DOGS. 3§ 

ihirJ of its natural length cut off. They sliould have an 
extremely short muzzle, with nose well turned up, the 
latter being black as also the palate. Large prominent 
black or dark hazel eyes, which are inclined to be con- 
tinually weeping; a full round ball shaped head, with a 
well marked stop between the eyes, which latter should 
be wide apart. Body, short and compact; legs, short, 
straight and well feathered; feet, large, with long hair 
between the toes. Their weight should never exceed 
fifteen pounds, but the less they weigh when fully ma- 
tured the more valuable they are for pets. The small 
sized ones are generally avoided by breeders, as the fe- 
males generally prove to be barren. 

Price: Males, $50 to $200; females, 150 to $150; puppies, 
125 to $100. 



PRINCE CHARLES 5PANIEL. 

The Prince Charles type of Spaniel is similar to the 
above in all respects except color, which should be black, 
white and tan; the body should be evenly marked, the 
outside of ears and head, except a patch between the 
eyes running to the muzzle, should be black; inside of 
ears, along the jaws, under part of tail and the spot over 
eyes, a bright tan; these three colors properly arranged 
certainly, make a most beautiful appearance in this 
variety of dog, as the colors contrast so nicely together. 
Originally this variety was called the King Charles, but 
since the appearance of the black and tans, for some rea- 
son not accounted for, they seem to have had their name 
changed to Prince, in order to distinguish them from the 
others. 

Price: Males, $50 to $150; females, $50 to $100; puppies, 
$25 to $100. 



40 TOY DOGS. 

BLENHEIM SPANIEL. 




BLENHEIM SPANIEL. 

The Blenheim Spaniel, from its name seems to be of 
German origin, yet it is extensively bred in England, 
and all the noted ones are apparently owned there. It is 
exceedingly difficult to breed them, and therefore good 
specimens are very scarce. It is a much smaller variety 
than the Prince Charles, although its general appearance 
in make-up, except the color, is similar. The color 
should be a rich ruby red and pure white, the latter the 
ground and the red should be in spots, evenly arranged 
over the body, the forelegs and nose slightly ticked, the 
ears and cheeks red with a glaze of v.hite up the forehead, 
in the center of which to the top, should be a spot of red, 
about as large as a dime, this is called "The Spot," and is 
apparent in all choice, well bred specimens. The coat 
should be long, fine and silky, and as free from curl as 
possible; the ears should be set low on the sides of the 
head, long with fine straight hair; the head should be 
large in comparison to the body, and round witli a prom- 
inence on top; the forehead should project well over the 
eyes, almost touching the nose; the nose should be black 
and as short as possible, almost in a line between the 



TOY DOGS. 41 

eyes, the nostrils large and open; the eyes should be large 
and of a black or dark hazel color, set wide apart; they 
like the other varieties of Toy Spaniels, seem to be con- 
stantly weeping In shape they should be set and cobbj^ 
deep chest, stiong legs, short back and neck, the latter 
well arched; tail carried straight, about on a level of the 
back, well feathered as should also be the back of the 
legs. They should not at most exceed twenty-one lbs. 
in weight — the less they weigh the more valuable they 
become. 

Price: Males, $50 to $200; females, $50 to $150; puppies, 
$25 to $100. 



RUBY SPANIEL, 




RUBY SPANIEL. 

This variety was formerly classed under the head of 
Blenheims, but as their color is somewhat difTerent they 
have been lately designated by the name of Ruby, so as 
to distinguish them from the former. They resemble the 
Blenheims in all respects except the color, which should 
be of a rich ruby red without a particle of white in any 
part of their coat. They are very handsome in appear- 



42 TOY DOGS. 

ance and well worthy of a class by themselves. Fre- 
quently they are cross-bred with the King Charles varie- 
ty, in order to give a darker and richer tint to the tan 
mariing of that breed. 

Prices: Males, $50 to $150; females, $50 to S55125; puppies, 
$25 to $100. 



JAPANESE SPANIEL, 



This variety of Spaniel frequently called Japanese Pug, 
on account of tlie extreme shortness of their noses, is a 
hardy little dog. In color it is always black and white, 
otherwise it is not unlike the other varieties of the Toy 
Spaniels in make-up, excepting that its body is not so 
heavily coated or feathered, nor are its ears half as long. 
The Japanese Pug is often c ossed with the Charles vari- 
eties, in order to reduce the size of nose, but this, in the 
writers' opinion is a great mistake, as although in some 
respects it may improve the nasal organ, it has a tend- 
ancy to decrease the size of the ear, which certainly de- 
stroys one of the most beautiful features of the dog. If 
breeders would let the nose alone and endeavor to im- 
prove the length of coat and particularly the ears, they 
would find such an improvement more generally appre- 
ciated by an admiring public. 

Price: Males, $50 to $150; females, $50 to $100; puppies, 
$25 to $50. 



TOY DOGS. 




THE PUQ. 

The origin of this peculiar breed of diminutive dogs is 
somewhat uncertain. It is supposed by many to be an 
ofF-shoot from the Bull Dog, which it certainly resembles 
in many points. It is also asserted to have been origin- 
ally propagated by the Dutch, as tradition implies that it 
was first imported from the neighborhood of Holland; 
however, although the above may be true, the Pug has 
certainly been improved by breeding since it came into 
public favor as a household i)et in England some fifty 
years ago. 

There are several strains of Pugs, the most prominent 
of which are those styled Willoughby and those of the 
Morrison strain, the former being introduced by Lady 
Willoughby de Eresby, and the latter by a Mr. Morrison. 
The chief diflference between the two varieties is, that 
the Willoughby is lighter fawn, heavily marked with 
black tracings, which arc often apt to run into a smutty 
color, while the Morrison is of richer fawn, not so heav- 
ily marked with black traces, although there is a suffi- 
ciency of black in its proper places. The 2:>oints of 
well bred Pugs [should be as follows: Head, large and 
massive, not too round; muzzle, short, thick and blunt, 
the mask covering, which should be jet black, the face 



44 TOY DOGS. 

niid forehead well wrinkled with a dark spot on the 
latter, known as the "thumb mark;" there should be a 
mcle on each cheek which should be as dark in color as 
possible. The eyes should be large of a dark brown color 
and prominent, the whites of which should be distinctly- 
Been; Ears, short, fine and velvety in texture, and laying 
close to the head; neck, shoit, thick and full, rather 
prominent on the back; body, short and thick set, well 
ribbed up and with a wide chest. The color of the body 
should be a clear fawn, from a bright yellow tint, down 
to a bright stone color, with a black or dark colored trace 
or stripe down the back, from the neck reaching to the 
root of the tail ; the legs should be of medium length, set 
well under the body and straight, round feet with well 
defined toes, the nails of which should be jet black; the 
tail should turn well up over the back, slightly to one 
side, and be tightly curled; the coat should be short and 
fine; and the weight should not exceed eighteen pounds. 
Like all other toy dogs the smaller they are, the more 
they are admired. The Pug is a very aristocratic dog in 
his bearings, although not remarkably intelligent; he is 
usually a coward and is easily frightened, although very 
alert in giving an alarm. Some specimens are inclined to 
be snappish and do not care to make friends with stran- 
gers. The devotion of Pugs to their owners is not so pro- 
nounced as that of other pet toy dogs. One great fault 
they have is, as they grow old they are apt to become very 
fat, obese looking and lazy, besides which they are prone to 
issue a gut eral grunt or snorting sound. This is supposed 
to be caused in breathing, on account of the shortness of 
the nose, but it is nuich objected to, especially by the 
ladies and nervous persons. 

Price: Males, $25 to |100; females, $25 to $100; puppies, 
$15 to $50. 



TOY DOGS. 45 

ITALIAN QREY HOUND. 




THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND. 

The nativity of this handsome, dainty, delicate little 
dog is no doubt some congenial climate, such as is found 
in Italy, hence, its name, although where they really 
originated is unknown. It has been in existance many 
years, and was the favorite of Charles I., who greatly 
admired this breed of dog. The Italian Greyhound is 
considered one of the most delicate breeds of dogs, and 
requires a great dc?al of care and attention from its 
owner. The extreme delicacy of its constitution, togeth- 
er with its fine thin skin makes it imperatively'- necessary 
to keep the animal beyond the reach of damp draughts 
and inclement weather. It should be well blanketed 
when taken outof doors, except on fine warm days. They 
are by no means numerous in this country, as there is 
great difficulty in rearing them here. Experienced 
breeders fretjuently rear them by fostering them on cats, 
which make excellent mothers for all toy dogs. 

Tlieir shape and appearance is exactly similar to the 
Jarge English Greyhound excejDting in size. 

Their points should be as follows; Color, either of sl 



46 TOY POGS. 

golden fawn, cream fawn, blue fawn, dove colored fawn, 
black, white, red, blue or flesh colored ; muzzles in 
conformity to their colors; the solid colors with black 
muzzles being preferable; the head should be as flat as 
possible on top, with tapering jaws running to a point at 
the nose; eyes, rather full, soft in expression and dark in 
color; ears, fine, thin and carried well back; neck, long, 
slight and well arched; chest, narrow but deep; body, 
round, but tapering upwards towards the loins and well 
ribbed; legs, straight and delicate in appearance; feet, 
round, with toes well defined and nails long; tail, thin 
and fine, free from hair and bending upward with a 
gentle sweep. In weight they should never exceed 
twelve pounds, those from six to eight pounds being the 
most desirable. 

Price; Males, 125 to |100; females, $20 to $75; puppies, 
$20 to $50. 



MEXICAN HAIRLESS DOQ 



This breed is now scarcely ever to be seen; it was origin- 
ally Chinese, but somehow became indigenous to Mexi 
CO, hence, its surname. How it originated is a Chinese 
Puzzle. In shape and size it very much resembles the 
Black and Tan Terrier with a small rat-like tail, large 
bat-shaped ears, standing outward from tlie head. It is 
of a uniform dark color, and should be perfectly hairless 
all over, but sometimes a few stragling hairs make their 
appearance. Its weight varies from five to fifteen pounds, 

Price: Males, $25 to $100; females, 5^20 to $75; puppies, 
$20 to $50. 



TOY DOGS. 47 

CHINESE CRESTED DOG. 



This is really the most curious breed of dog yet met 
with; it takes its name from having a crest of hair stand- 
ing upright on top of its head, it also has a tuft of hair at 
the end of its tail, otherwise it is perfectly hairless, ex- 
cept a few stragling hairs that may be met with around 
the snout and head and on the leg just above the feet. 
The skin of the body in most specimens being mottled. 
They are of slight build and weigh from fifteen toiwenty 
pounds. The crested dog is very scarce, particularly in 
this country. It is sometimes met with in the Chinese 
Gardens at San Francisco, California. 

Price: Males, |50to$100; females, f40to|75; puppies, 
$25 to $50. 



THE FRENCH POODLE OR BARBET. 



This is one of the least appreciated breed of dogs for its 
good qualities, that is met with in this country. It is 
really the most intelligent dog in existence, it is easily 
taught all kinds of tricl.s, swims well, will fetch and 
carry bothpii land and water, has a good nose and will 
find articles that he has been taught to search for. He 
loves approbation and is a firm flriend to his master, be- 
sides being a capital watch dog, he is very courageous 
and Avill not flinch from a dog twice his size. There are 
f^everal varieties of the Poodle but the one known as the 
French variety being the smallest is more in place for 
description under the head of toy dogs, although no 



'48 TOY DOGS. 

doubt they are all descended from one common ancestor, 
which was evidently originally of German lineage; he 
dates his existence previous to the Fifteenth Century, 
and was a great favorite with the Teutonic royalty at the 
time. The points of a Poodle are as follows: Head, broad 
well developed and carried high; muzzle should appear 
comparatively long w4ien shaven; the nose of the black 
variety, 'should be jet black, it should also have black 
mouth, while with the white, the nose and mouth 
should bo pinkish. The eyes should be of medium size, 
clear and bright with an intelligent expression and in 
color a dark hazle; ears, long, laying flat to the head and 
thickl3' covered with long wavy silkish hair; tlie neck 
should be well proportioned and shoulders firm, but not 
thick set; the chest should be broad and rather deep, 
with well arched loins, muscular but not thick and un- 
gainly; the tail which is generally docked when a puppy, 
should be gayly carried a little above the line of the back, 
it should have a long siUen brush, with an inclination 
to be bushy; legs, perfectly straight, muscular, but not 
too long; feet, slightly webbed and toes distinct and well 
formed; the coat of this variety should be thick, of a 
wooley fine texture either curly or corded as the strain 
may be; in color they are generally white, brown or 
black, with preference for the latter, although they are 
often met with in black and white, or brown and white. 
The weight of the French Poodle ranges from five to 
fifteen pounds, the smaller the more valuable. It is cus- 
tomary to shave Poodles, particularly in the summer 
season; it is done in rather a peculiar manner, all the 
muzzle shaven except a good sized tuft of hair an each 
side of the nose, which has the appearance of a mous- 
tache as on a man. The rest of the head, the neck, chest 
and fore quarters and fore legs are left intact, while the 



TOY DOGS. 



49 



balance of the body, commencing about three inches be- 
hind the forelegs is also shaved, down to the back joints, 
with a bracelet of hair left on the pastern. The feet are 
also shaved and a tuft is left on the end of the tail. The 
corded hair variety is not so often manipulated in this 
style, as their beauty consists in their natural coat when 
kept in good condition by brushing and combing. 

Price: Males, $25 to $100; females, $20 to $75; puppies, 
$15 to $50. 



POMERANIAN OR SI>ITZ, 




BLACK SI'ITZ. 



He is a very pretty dog in appearance, but of late has 
lost popularity owing in the main part to his temper, 



50 TOY DOGS. 

which is snappkh, and therefore unreliable, particularly 
where there are childrcu. He is not a good street com- 
panion, but is very watchful as a house watch dog, as he 
is very quick in his hearing and can be taught to be 
cleanly. Although he will make a big show of attack on 
ihe appearance of a strange dog or person he is naturally 
a coward and will turn tail and run upon the slightest 
resistance being shown. He is very lively and cheerful 
at home and generally free from smell, of either coat or 
breath. Good specimens are now seldom to be met with 
in this country ^owing to the excitement lately caused 
by their supposed rabid characteristics, thereby causing 
them to be made away with, which in the writers' opin- 
ion was all bosh. If such were the case they would have 
disappeared years ago, and not been harbored and 
petted as the Germans have done for the past generation. 
This dog is certainly of a foreign importation, but as to 
which country should be credited with his production, 
is a question not readily solved. He is met with more 
generally in parts of Germany and France, and is con- 
sidered by many to be of German extraction, although 
he greatly resembles the Esquimaux in make-up. 

The points of the Pomeranian are as follows : Head, 
wide and fiat, foxy in appearance tapering towards the 
nose, which is small and fine; ears, pricked or standing 
upright and fine; eyes, dark hazel and almond shaped; 
body, short and cobby, with a rather wide chest; legs, 
stout of medium length, the front ones feathered; feet, 
round and small; tail, bushy and curled over the back; 
coat, coarse and thick, long at the neck and body, but 
short on the head. They w^eigh from fifteen to twenty- 
five pounds. The color most admired is pure white or 
solid black, besides which they are met with in yellow, 



TOY DOOS 51 

Maltese and party colored. 

Price : Males, $25 to $.jO; females, ^20 to $40; pui.pies, 
|15 to 125. 



WHIPPET OR RUNNING DOGS. 



This variety of dog is not of a distinct breed and may 
be termed as a sport. Their qualities are purely for run- 
ning races. They were introduced into this country from 
England some five or six years ago, and have received 
considerable encouragement particularly in the city of 
Philadelphia. In England originally Italian Grey- 
hounds were used for racing purposes, but it was found 
that they lacked the necessary staying powers; then the 
experiment was tried by crossing them with the Bull 
Terrier and the Black and Tan Terrier which has proved 
a success. In build their bodies should be long and 
thin, their legs straight and delicate in appearance. In 
running, their forepaws are kept close together and their 
hind legs spread well apart, this is done to facilitate the 
movement of throwing their hind paws in front of their 
forepaws, in making their leaps, all four of their paws 
are on the ground at the same time. They generally 
have small heads and ears, with long noses showing the 
Greyhound stock. Their weight ranges from ten to fifty 
pounds. Their training should begin when very young, 
almost as soon as they are weaned from the mother they 
should be taught to chase a towel or a rag in the hands 
of the trainer, so that they become accustomed to do so 
when entered in a race; they should also be exercised in 
a daily walk, and before a race comes off, in which they 



52 TOY DOGS. 

are entered, they should be run over the course at least 
once a day, for a few days before tlie race takes place. 
When in training they should receive but tMO nuals a 
day, early morning and evening, which food should ( on- 
sist of good fresh cooked beef or mutton, chopped fine, 
mixed with bread crumbs and moistened with weak tea. 
Their time between sunrise and sunset, should be devo- 
ted to rest and sleep. When on their walks or between 
the lieats of a race they should be well blanketed similar 
to a race horse. 

Price: Males, $15 to $50; females, $10 to $60; puppies, 
$10 to $20. 



TOY DOGS. 63 



DISEASES OF D0Q5, 



How to Administer Medicine to Dogs, 



Some inedicines are more easily administered to dogs 
than others, for instance those liquids that are given in 
drops, sucli as Homoeopathic Veterinary Liquids, Speci- 
fics, etc. Tliese can often be placed in the drinking water 
or in broth, which a dog will generally drink without ob- 
serving that it contains medicine. While medicines that 
consists of boluses or draughts, require that the dog 
should be either held by one person while another ad- 
ministers it, or else the dog should be firmly held be- 
tween the knees of a person and with the finger and 
thumb of one hand, protecting the fingers from being 
bitten by folding the upper lip over the teeth, and keep- 
ing it so during the operation, then force open his jaws 
at the same time elevating his head, wMiile with the 
other hand the medicine can be administered. If it con- 
sists of a bolus, it should be forced well down the dog's 
throat below the root of the tongue, close to the mouth, 
and the head kept up until it is swallowed. If a draught, 
hold up the head, pour it in the mouth, which then 
close as also the nostrils, when it will soon be swallowed. 
After administering the medicine give the dog a piece 
of meat to eat, which will keep the medicine down. 

Never treat your dog harshly while administering 
medicines. Kindness will bring about better results thac 
force. 

Sometimes medicines are administered by injections, 
in which case it js well to oil both the anus, and the 



54 TOY DOGS. 

nozzle of the syringe. It is a tender operation and 
sliould be gently performed. It is best to lay the dog 
on its side and have some one to hold him while you 
operate. 

Grass is the natural medicine for dogs. In small doses 
it acts as a purgative, in large doses as an emetic. The 
quantity eaten by the animal is generally regulated by 
the wants of nature. Grass also has valuable antiscorbu- 
tic properties and the dog in health or sickness should 
always have access to it. 



NURSING AND DIET. 



If your dog is sick and suffering from any severe illness, 
fix a bed for it in a quiet place or room that is not fre- 
quented, as quietness is very essential to recovery. 
Place a box of loam or ashes in the hospital for natural 
uses, and leave plenty of clean water to drink. The diet 
should be good and nourishing, such as fresh warmed 
milk, oatmeal porridge with a little sugar sprinkled iu it. 
Well cooked liver cut up into small slices, or a little beef 
tea, which latter will be generally relished and will also 
strengthen. Avoid feeding raw meat of any kind, 



TOY DOGS. 55 

HOJVKEOPATHIC TREATMENT. 



Homceopathic Liquid Veterinary Specifics are easily 
administered by dropping the required dose in the 
milk or drinking water, or upon the tongue of the 
patient by a patent dropper. If these specifics are given 
by mistake, or in error as to the disease, they will occa- 
sion no more harm than a possible loss of time. The 
doses i>i all complaints should be from five to ten drops, 
in accordance with the age of the dog. They should be 
given every two or three hours in severe cases, or two 
or three times a day in chronic cases, taking care to mix 
the medicine well with the food or drink. 



ALLOPATHIC TREATflENT. 



This method of treatment is more generally known, as 
it has been the only one until recently that has been 
3,pplied to alleviate the sufferings of animals. When the 
medicines are put in the food, milk or drinking water it 
requires none or very little handling of the patient, but 
when administered direct by hand, then comes the tug 
of war. The proper doses to be given will be found un- 
der the headings of the remedies for different diseases. 
They must be regulated in accordance with the state of 
the disease and the age of the patient. All medicines to 
retain their strength and qualities should be kept in a 
cool, dry place, free from strong odors. If in bottles they 
phould be corked immediately after use, taking car^ tQ 
use the same corks. 



56 TOY DOGS. 

CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES. 



As all parts of a dog's system are not liable to be affec- 
ted at the same time, it will be more convenient to 
classify the diflerent diseases under the headings of the 
organs that may be more directly affected; in accordance 
therewith, they will be treated upon in the following 
divisions: 

DIVISION I. 



Diseases of the Head, Brain and 
Nervous System. 



FEVERS. 

Cause: Exposure to wet, cold or draught. Symptoms? 
Apparent chilliness, increased heat of surface of the body^ 
quick pulse, appetite poor, eyes dull, bowels costive, 
urine scanty and high colored, and often a slight cough 
with running of the nose and eyes; besides the other 
internal organs being more or less affected. 

Homoeopathic Remedy : Have the dog well housed 
and give A A of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy : Treatment, complete rest ; a 
gentle dose of purgative medicine, such as one to two 
grains of calomel, and three to five grains of jalap mixed 
into a pill, if tliat docs not suffice, give about ten drops 
of sweet spirit of nitre morning and evening; adminis,-<. 
ter the latter directly or in the milk or water., 



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MILK FEVER. 

'Cause: Colds, or the taking away of puppies when 
young, which prevents the absorption of tlie milk. 

Symptoms : Increased heat of the body, swelled and 
painful teats, and secretion of milk. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Keep the dog in a warm 
place and give A A of the Rppc'fics, at the same time 
anoint the teats with witch hazel oil. 

Allopathic Remedy : Same as for general fevers, with 
the addition of bathing the teats with warm water or 
anointing them with cosmoline; three or four drops of 
spirit of camphor a couple of times a day in a little milk 
will often relieve. 

CHOREA. 

'Chorea or the St. Vitus dance cannot be mlst^aken in a 
'dog thus affected. The symptoms are a continual jerk- 
ing movement of the limbs, head or body, intensified 
"vvhen asleep. Chorea is generally a consequence of dis* 
temper; it rarely destroys life, though it is sometimes 
accompanied by fits, and the sufferer ultimately dies of 
•exhaustion. It cannot be entirely cured, although the 
;animars general health does not seem to be affected, 
still it renders it unfit for work of any kind. 

Homoeopathic Treatment ; To relieve the dog, give 
J J of the Specifics, and keep it from exposure to wet 
damp or cold weather. 

Allopathic Treatment : Keep the dog in a comfortable 
place, feed on good nourishing animal food, give plenty 
of exercise; fresh country air is very beneficial; keep the 
bowels well regulated, and give as a tonic, extract of 
gentian three grains in the form of a bolus, to be given 
-three times a day. 



58 TOY 1>JGS. 

The latest and best remedy for Chorea is the Associa- 
ted Fanciers' Chorea Treatment. Sold by druggists, at 
50 cents per bottle. Directions on the bottle. 

PALSY. 

This complaint resembles chorea, it is an incessant 
shaking of the whole body except during sleep. The 
same remedies may be applied as for chorea, but it is in- 
curable, although it does not always end in death. 

FITS. 
Dogs are subject to various kinds of fits, such as con- 
vulsive, apoplectic and epileptic. In either of which the 
first thing to do, is to give if possible, instant relief; 
this oftentimes can be accomplished by holding a 
bottle of ammoniated salts to their nostrils, or a pinch of 
snuff. Sometimes it is necessary to bleed them by 
making a small incision back of the lower part of the ear; 
after which a regular treatment may be applied in accord- 
ance with the nature of the fit. If your dog is too fat, 
reduce its flesh by a bread, water and milk diet; only 
giving a little meat about three times a week. If the 
dog is thin and weak, give beef tea, raw meat or a des- 
sert spoonful of cod liver oil every morning. 

CONVULSIVE FITS. 

Cause: Teething or worms; if the latter treat as for 
worms, and the fits will cease. Fits of this kind are 
more frequent in growing dogs and come on suddenly. 
• Symptoms : First the dog will emit a cry of pain, it 
will then turn over on its side, with convulsive motions 
of all its limbs, accompanied with cries and groans. If it 
does not soon recover or is not relieved it will end in 
delirium. 

Homoeopathic Remedy : Keep the dog in a comforta- 



TOY DOGS. 59 

ble quiet place and give A A of the Specifics, three times 
a day orofleiicr if necessary. 

Allopathic llemedy: After using the smelling salts 
licivtofore recommended, or bleeding, give a one grain 
pill of bromide of potassium two or three times a day, 
preceded by a dose of purgative, such as prescribed for 
fevers. 

APOPLECTIC FITS. 

Cause : Want of proper exercise, close confinement or 
too high feeding. 

Symptoms : In apoi:)lectic fits, the dog will fall over 
insensible, or nearly so; he does not foam at the mouth, 
but moves and breathes heavily. 

Homoeopathic Ftemedy : Give A A as for convulsive fit. 

Allopathic Eemedy : Bleed from the ear or neck vein; 
after which give a purgative, such as a teaspoonful of 
castor oil, in occordance with the age of the dog. 

Apoplectic fits generally end fatally in spite of the 
treatment. 

DELIRIOUS FITS. 

Cause: Indigestion, convulsions, distemper and some- 
times worms. 

Symptoms: Apparently going wild, dashing about 
tlic house or yard, jumping out of windows, trying to 
climb the walls, and finally hid:ng in some dark seclud- 
ed place. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: First catch your dog, put it 
in a quiet darkened room, at the same time try to soothe 
it, give A A of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy: Care for it as above, and if you 
think it is able to lose a little blood, bleed it in the ear 
by puncturing any of the small veins inside. If it is 



66 TOY DOGS. 

thin and poor, do not bleed, as it may need all the blood! 
it has, but apply the smelling salts to the nostrils, and* 
when it conies to, an emetic, such as a little weak salt 
and water, will often cause relief. Give a dessert spoonfuL 
of castor oil as a purgative. 

EPILEPTIC FITS. 

Cause : Ovef excitement, nervous debility or fright. 

Symptoms: Epileptic Fits may be distinguished by 
the blueness of the fipS Mtid gums. Constant champing: 
of the jaws and frothing, at the mouth. The fit comes 
on without any notice, the dog will suddenly stagger,, 
fall over, and after struggling for s, few minutes will get 
up and look wildly around and then beeoBoe apparently 
well. 

Homoeopathic Remedy : Confine to a quiet place and 
give A A of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy : First give a dessert si)oonful of 
castor oil, and then a one grain pill of bromide of potas- 
sium morning, noon and night. 

HYDROPHOBIA, RABIES OR MADNESS. 

This disease is classed as one of the inflammatory ones,, 
fever being always present. There is no known remedy 
for its cure; nothing remains but to kill the dog that is 
afflicted. 

The symptoms are first marked by a change of temper, 
the cheerful dog becoming morose, while the shy dog 
becomes bold. This generally takes place a few days 
before the attack, which is indicated by the dog seeing 
imaginary objects, snapping at the wall, or tearing to 
pieces with savage fury anything that comes within its 
reach, with sometimes a hollow howl. The discharge of 
saliva that comes from the mouth of a mad dog is gener- 



TOY DOGS. 61 

ally not as free as that which comes from a dog in a fit; 
it is more of a glutinous nature, characteristic of inflam- 
niallon, the frothy spume comes from the corner of the 
mouth, it seldom lasts over twelve hours, gradually 
decreasing, becoming thick and adhesive, when the dog 
furiously attempts to brush it away with its paws which 
is almost a sure sympton of the disease, it is then fully 
time to avoid him; and if after he loses his balance and 
topples over, there can no longer be a doubt, when tliv 
saliva becomes more glutinous and irritating suffoca- 
tion is threatened, the dog will then plunge his muzzle 
into water up to his eyes, to cool his parched mouth 
and throat. Hence, the disease being charaeteristic by 
the dread of water is a fallacy, as it is marked by an 
unquenchable thirst. If the rabid dog is not molested 
he will seldom attack anything living, but the slightest 
interferance with him will cause him to bite savagely, 
regardless of consequences. His path is generally in a 
straight line, and his gait a dog trot. The supposed bark 
of a dog by a human being is caused by the attempt to 
eject the secretion of saliva from his mouth. The aver- 
age time rabies may appear after a bite from a mad dog, 
is from three weeks to six months, after that time, should 
no sj'mptoms appear, the person or animal bitten may be 
considered t6lerably safe. The duration of the disease is. 
from one to five days before death takes place. 

CANKERS. OR INFLAMMATION 0¥ THE 
MOUTH, EARS OR EYES. 

Cause : Exposure to the weather, bad or high feeding 
and distemper. 

Symptoms: Inflammation and spongy state of the 
gums, inflammation of the skin or lining of the ear, 
causing irritation, ending in ulceration. When the 



62 TOY DOGS. 

eye is affected the indications are an unnatural redness 
oftlie white of the eye, togetlier with a fihn over the 
transparent part. Tiiere is generally a discharge of a 
mattery substance from the ej^e. 

Homoeopathic Bemedy : Give A A followed by C C 
of the Specifics and anoint with Witch Hazel Oil, wash 
with the Associated Fanciers' Canker Wash. 

Allopathic Remedy : First regulate the system by 
g-iving a purgative, such as a jalap pill of two or three 
grains; and for diet confine to bread and milk. For th^ 
mouth, a wash composed of one part of Labarraque's 
solution, one part of tincture of myrrh and six parts of 
water, will be found efficacious. For the ear, a wash 
of two grains of nitrate of silver, in one ounce of distilled 
water may be used, or they may be anointed with one 
drachm of green iodide of mercury, mixed with eight 
drachms of lard, every second or third day. For the 
eye, the Associated Fanciers' Eye Wash may be used. 
Bathing the eye with warm green tea is also good. 

The Associated Fanciers' Canker Wash, will be found 
excellent for this disease; it is sold by the druggists or will 
be sent by mail for 50 cents per bottle. 

OPHTHALMIA— INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE. 

This disease is very common in dogs, especially during 
the latter stages of Distemper. The indications are an 
unnatural bluish redness of the white of the eye together 
with a film over the transparent part; there is great in- 
tolerance of the light with a constant watering. In or- 
dinary Ophthalmia the whites of the eyes are a brighter 
red, the lids more swollen and the discharge thicker. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Keeping dog in a darkened 
dry place, with a low diet, and give 1 1, alternated with 



TOY DOGS. 63 

A A of Homoeopathic Veterinary Specifics four times a 
day. 

Allopathic Remedy: Keep the bowels open with a 
purgative, and wash the eyes with a lotion composed of 
twenty grains of sulphate of zinc to half a pint of water, 
twice a day, or use the Associated Fanciers' Eye Wash, 
which will be found very effective. Directions on each 
bottle. Price 50 cents per bottle. 



DIVISION II 



Diseases of the Digestive Organs, 



DIARRHCEA. 

Cause: Exposure to cold and wet, want of regular 
feeding, unwholesome food such as rancid meat, too 
much fat, sour milk, etc. If taken in time Diarrhoea may 
be easily checked; if allowed to run, it will terminate in 
dysentery and death. 

Symptoms : Constant purging of a slimy offensive 
matter, causing the dog to lose flesh rapidly. 

Homoeopathic Remed^^: Give no meat food; give F F 
of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy: Put the dog in a dry warm room 
with a box of earth and a nice comfortable bed. First 
give a teaspoonful of castor oil with a couple of drops of 
laudanum in it, after which give ten drops of spirit of 
camphor in a saucer of milk; or a pill twice a day com- 



64 TOY DOGg. 

posed as follows: five grains of powdered chalk, five 
grains of rhubarb, three grains of cayenne pepper, and 
one half grain of opium* Feed on nothing but bread and 
milk, or a little cooked meat. 

DYSENTERY. 

Cause: Badly treated Diarrhoea; it is an ulceration of 
the bowels. 

Symptoms: Great emaciation, rough coat, dejected 
look, and loss of appetite. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give F F and if the dog loses 
all relish for food, alternate with JJ. For food give a rich 
broth, beef tea or a raw egg. 

Allopathic Remedy : Give a two-grain calomel pill 
about every other day, and a half-grain quinine pill three 
times a day. A teaspoonful of Port Wine, or a little 
brandy and water will help to strengthen the dog. 

GASTRITIS OR INFLAMMATION OF THIl 
STOMACH. 

Cause : Highly improper food, or poison taken by mis" 
take or given intentionally. 

Symptoms: The dog gets thin, has a constant painful 
strain to vomit, intense thirst, hot dry nose, quick breath- 
ing and refuses all food. The bowels are often out of 
order. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give A A and J J of the Spe- 
cifics, alternatively; for diet give warm milk and bread, 
or a little raw meat cut up into small pieces. 

Allopathic Remedy: First give atablespoonful of castor 
oil, and after the dog vomits, give a dessert spoonful of 
olive oil, after which a pill of one grain calomel, half 
grain opium, and two grains of sub nitrate of bismuth, 
three times a day. 



TOY Doas. 65 

COSTIVENESS AND CONSTIPATION. 

Cause: Chronic inflammation of the bowels, want of 
regular exercise, too close continement, indigestible food. 

Symptoms: Unsuccessful attempts to relieve them- 
selves, although they imiive frequent efforts to do so. 
When they succeed it is in small quantities. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give J J of the Specifics, with 
bread and milk for a diet. 

Allopathic Remedy: Give a teaspoonful of castor oil, 
or about teu grains of Epsom salt dissolved in a saucer of 
milk. 

The Assoc. ated Fanciers' Canine Laxative is an ex- 
cellent preparation for this complaint. Directions on 
the bottle. Price 50 cents per bottle. 

INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS OR 
BLADDER. 

This is generally the result of a cold. The symptoms 
are a great scantiness of urine and evidence of pain in 
the loins. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Keep the dog in a dry unex- 
posed place and give H H alternate with A A of the 
Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy: Give 10 grains of nitre with half 
ounce of Epsom salt in water, twice a week. If the pain 
is severe, give one or two capsules of balsam of copaiba, 
which can be had at most any drug store. 

TUMORS, ULCERS OR SORES. 

Cause; Want of cleanliness, neglected wounds, exter- 
nal injuries. Sometimes they may be constitutional. 

Symptoms: Not necessary to describe as they are gen- 
erally known when seen. 



66 TOY DOGS. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give J J of the Specifics and 
anoint the parts with witch hazel oil. 

Allopathic Remedy: Diet the dog; do not give it any 
rich or fatty food; give a dessert spoonful of castor oil, if 
not better in three or four days, repeat the dose, at the 
same time anoint the parts witli the following ointment: 
one drachm of iodide of potassium and one ounce of lard. 
Tumois that are apparently inward or resemble swellings, 
should be operated on with a lancet. 
WORMS. 

Cause: A secretion of mucus matter caused by disturbed 
indigestion. 

Symptoms: Unhealthy ai^pearance of the coat, hair 
ruffled up, ravenous appetite, although looking poor in 
condition. The faeces are passed frequently and in small 
quantity, mixed with mucus; nose hot and dry; breath 
oflTensive and spirits dull. 

Homoeoi^athic Remedy: Give D D of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy: Ten drops of tincture of aloes, or 
five drops of spirit of turpentine, given direct in a spoon- 
ful of water or in a saucer of warm milk. 

The most successful remedy for worms is the Associa- 
ted Fanciers' Worm Capsule. It is a positive remedy for 
these troublesome pests. It is a capsule, easily adminis- 
tered, and will clean out round worms. Directions on 
the box. Price 50 cents per box. Sold by druggists or 
will be sent by mail on receipt of price. 

A special Tape W^orm Specific can also be [obtained 
from the Associated Fanciers at the same price. 
INDIGESTION. 

Cause: Overfeeding, unwholesome or highly seasoned 
food, w^ant of exercise, or debilitated system. 

Symptoms: Apparent laziness, want of appetite, with 



TOY DOGS. 67 

scanty and unhealthy faeces. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give boiled milk and J J of 
the Specifies. 

Allopathic Remedy: Give daily a pill of three grains 
of rhubarb and one fourth grain of calomel. 

Also use the Associated Fanciers' Canine Tonic. 



DIVISION III. 



Diseases of the Air Passages, 



BROXCHITIS. 

Cause: Dogs that are liable to catch cold are often sub- 
ject to this complaint, which is mainly caused by being 
exposed in wet or damp places, or to bad weather, result- 
ing in inflammation of the windpipe. 

Symptoms: Sneezing, coughing, staring coat and watery 
eyes; if not checked it will likely result in consumiDtion. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Keep on alow diet and give 
A A alternately with E E of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy: Keep the dog well housed in 
doors, lower the diet, give only warm milk and bread, or 
a little cooked meat; if there is no tendency towards 
diarrhoea, give a dessert spoonful of castor oil; if there are 
signs of diarrhoea, add a couple of drops of laudanum to 
the oil, or give a pill of two grains of iodide of potassium. 
Wash the eyes with a little warm milk or weak tea. 

The Associated Fanciers' Cough Mixture is very elfica- 
oious for bronchitis. Directions on the bottle. Price 50 
cents per bottle. 



68 TOY DOGS, 

ASTHMA 

What is often called Asthma in a dog is nothing more 
than chronic Bronchitis, which is very common among 
petted toy dogs, that do not have much exercise. The 
symptoms and treatment are the same as those described 
in Bronchitis. There is however another form of asthma 
accompanied with spasms; this comprises a sudden diffi- 
culty in breathing, so severe at times that the dog seem- 
ingly gasps for breath. Under such circumstances the 
dog should be well housed in a warm dry place, free 
from draught. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give A A every hour and 
E E morning and night until relieved. 

Allopathic Treatment: Consists of first giving an 
emetic, composed of from one half to one grain of tartar 
emetic dissolved in a tablespoonful of warm water, every 
three hours, until the dog is relieved; after which give 
a cough bokis composed of ipecacuanha powder, one half 
to one grain; powdered rhubarb, one to two grains; 
powdered opium, one quarter grain; compound s^'rup of 
squill, one to two drops. If the spasms are severe give 
ten drops of laudanum and ten drops of ether in water 
every three hours until relieved. 

The Associated Fanciers' Asthma Cure is considered 
one of the best preparations for this complaint. Direc- 
tions on each bottle. Sold by the druggists. Price 50 
cents per bottle. 

CORYZA OR CATARRH OF THE NOSE. 

Cause: Remaining out in wet or damp weather, or be- 
ing exposed to a sudden change in the atmosphere. 

Symptoms: Sneezing, watering of the eyes, with a 
slimy discharge from the nose. 



TOY DOGS. 69* 

Homoeopathic Remedj'^: Remove the dog to ii warm, 
dry place, wash the eyes and nose with castile soap and. 
warm water, and give C C of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy: Put a little seasoning in the food', 
such as cayenne pepper. Give three or four drops of 
tincture of aconite in the saucer of milk, or use a solution 
of chloride of zinc, two grains to an ounce of water, and 
inject it into the nostrils with a syringe. 

DIPHTHERIA OR ULCERATED SORE THROAT. 

Cause: Sleeping in a draught, or being confined in a 
damp, wet place. 

Symptoms: Mouth and throat filling up with a mucus^ 
resembling a thick saliva; little white ulcers are found 
on the mouth, throat and tongue. It is contagious, and 
unless taken in time it will prove fatal. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Diet on bread and milk; give 
A A of the Specifics, and powder the moath with borax 
and chlorate of potassium or pulverized burnt alum. 

Allopathic Remedy: Remove to a warm dry place,, 
swab out the mouth and throat with Labarraque's Solu 
tion, diluted with one half water and apply nitrate of 
silver or pow^dered borax to the ulcerated parts, twice a 
da3\ A little powdered sulphur mixed in milk is also 
serviceable. 

CONSUMPTION. 

Cause: It often arises from breeding in and in, or it 
may be hereditary, but it is generally caused by a neg- 
lected cold, or being confined in unhealthy places, which 
cause scrofulous tubercles to form on the lungs, liver and 
other organs. 

The symptoms are hardly observable in the early 
stage of the disease; in the more advanced state there is 



70 TOY DOGS. 

:a cough with a wasting away of flesh, together with 
dndications of weakness aud lassitude. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give stimulating food; let the 
milk he thickened with oat meal or Imperial Granum, 
•and give E E of the Specifics. 

Allopathic remedy: Attend to proper housing, and 
regulate the diet. A little raw meat cut up into small 
pieces, or a small quantity of wine or brandy in milk will 
be very strengthening. The main medicine, however, 
should be cod liver oil, a dessert spoonful or more every 
•day. In advanced stages the disease is incurable. 

DISTEMPER. 

Cause: This is a much more common and dangerous 
•disease than it is supposed to be, and generally occurs in 
half grown dogs, whose system is not thoroughly regula- 
ted. It is somewhat similar to typhus fever, which poi- 
sons the blood, by which the various secretions are either 
totally checked, or so affected, as to prevent them from 
acting in a healthy manner, in order to purify the 
system. It is contagious and requires care in the treat- 
ment. 

Symptoms: Bad cough with fever and a mattery dis- 
charge from the nose and eyes; staring coat; ditficult 
breathing; sudden wasting awa^^; refusing food, or at 
times eating voraciously, without any apparent strength- 
'cning results; impaired secretions, which are black and 
•offensive; wandering around with tongue protruding; a 
iflt often occurs when the brain is affected; or at other 
times the dog becomes delirious. This is the most critical 
stage of all and if the dog recovers, it is often a victim of 
Chorea or Palsy for the balance of its life. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Let the diet be low, such as 
bread and milk. Give C C of the Specifics, and if there 



TOY DOGS.. 71 

is much fever alternate with A A. If the disease appears^ 
checked but the appetite is poor, give J J. 

Allopathic Remedy: Keep the dog in doors. Diet as- 
above directed. Give a dessert spoonful of the following 
mixture: castor oil, three ounces; syrup of buckthorn, two. 
ounces; syrup of poppies, one ounce. If diarrlio^a is- 
present, put a couple of drops of laudanum in each dose. 
Wash the eyes and nose morning and evening with sul 
phate of zinc, diluted with the same quantity of w^ater.. 
It may also be injected into the nostrils with a syringe. 
When the stage of prostration comes on, good strong beef 
tea should be given with a spoon, every three or four 
hours, or alternate with milk, and; wine. If the dog. 
becomes better, but still appears weak, give a teaspoon- 
ful of cod liver oil twice a day, which will act like magic^ 
Should at any time Mange present itself anoint the affec- 
ted parts as directed for that disease. 

A most valuable remedy for this disease will be found 
in the Associated Fanciers' Distemper Treatment. Each 
box contains an exhaustive treatise on all tlie complica- 
tions of the disease, and instructions for di«t to be used:. 
Price 50 cents pe • box, same price by mail.. 

GENERAL DEBILITY. 

Cause: Over showing at exhibitions, close confinement 
without fresh air. 

Symptoms: Moping about without apparent cause; out 
of condition; want of appetite or general prostration. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Feed.on good wholesome food,. 
a little at a time; raw egg may be given daily. Give J Js 
of the Specifics. 

Allopathic Remedy: Give ten drops "of tincture of chlor- 
ide of iron, in a saucer of milk; feed on beef tea, raw 
meat, or rich broth. A teaspooiifaliQJEGod.li.vej oil ever^r 



72 T(n' DOGS. 

iinorning Mill prove beneficial. 

The Associated Fanciers' Canine Tonic is the most 
guccessful remedy for general debility; it is also good for 
all humors of the blood. Directions on each bottle. For 
sale by the druggists. Price 50 cents per bottle. 

JAUNDICE. 

Cause: This disease is a derangement of l lie liver, and 
iis more prevalent in overfed dogs that do not get proper 
•exercise. It is often fatal. 

Symptoms: It commences with fever, loss of appetite 
;and shivering; next comes on sickness of the stomach, 
vomiting of a greenish or yellow fluid mixed with froth. 
Diarrhoea or Dysentery may follow, and these are liable 
to cause death. 

Homoeopathic Remedy-: Give J J of the Specifics; ii 
not relieved, alternate with A A. 

Allopathic Bemedy: First give a teaspoonful of Glaub- 
er's salt diluted with water. If this should aggravate the 
vomiting, it will cause more good than harm, as it will 
clear out the stomach and may check the fever. If the 
vomiting continues for too long a time, give a pill com- 
posed of one drop of creosote, and five grains of aroma- 
tic powder, three times a day. If the dog appears to be 
■constipated, give a one grain calomel pill, for four or five 
nights in succession. Should this cause too much laxity, 
•omit it for a couple of nights. To complete the cure, give 
tliO Associated Fanciers' Canine Tonic. If much ema- 
ciated give a teaspoonful of cod liver oil, twice a day. 
A little raw meat cut up into small pieces, may be fed 
•daily, otherwise the diet should consist of soft food. 

DROPSY. 

Dropsy consists of serum Infilterated into the cellular 



TOY DOGS. 73 

membrane beneath the skin of the whole body, as shown 
by the swelUng. The cause is general debility, by which 
the serum is not absorbed, or it may come from inaction 
of the kidneys, by which the blood is overcharged with 
it. Gross food, or foul, dirty kennels will also produce it. 
It mostly occurs in old worn out dogs, v.ith inactive 
livers. The treatment must vary with the cause. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give J J of the Specifics, alter- 
nated with A A. 

Allopathic Remedy: Give tonic composed of twoounces 
of compound tincture of bark, mixed with fourteen oun- 
ces of decoction of yellow bark, and give of this one to 
three tablespoon fuls, two or three times a day, according 
to the size of the dog. 

The Associated Fanciers' Canine Tonic will, however, 
be found to be the most effectual treatment of all. 



DIVISION IV. 



Diseases of the Skin. 



MANGE. 

Cause: This disease is principally caused by bad or 
careless treatment; by either under-feeding or over- 
feeding on unwholesome food; or close confinement, all 
of which tend to bring about poverty of the blood. It is 
also known to be hereditary. 

♦ Sj'mptoms: Thickening or scabby njv earance of the 
skin, which breaks out into an eruption, with an offensive 
discharge flowing from the cracks or ulceration; this 



74 TOY DOGS. 

dries in time and falls off in scales, taking with it the 
hair, which is also further removed by the constant 
scratching or biting of the poor animal, that is tormen- 
ted with a constant itching of the parts affected. 

Homoeopathic Remedy: Give J J of the Specifics and 
bathe the parts with the Marvel of Healing; at the same 
time keep the dog on a milk diet. 

Allopathic Remedy; Give one drop of Fowler's Solution 
in milk, twice a day, for a week, after which omit it for 
a week, then three times a day for another week, after 
which omit it for a couple of days, then begin again, and 
continue in like manner until the disease disappears. The 
parts affected should also be anointed witii a little of the 
Mexican Salve, made by the Mexican Medicine Co., 400 
North Third Street, Philadelphia. Rub it well into the 
skin every other day; or bathe with phenyle solution. 
In place of the arsenic, a pill of one grain of iodide of 
potassium may be given twice a day. The diet should 
be bread and milk, but no meat. 

The Associated Fanciers' Mange Wash is a quick and 
effective cure for the most virulent forms of Mange. 
Directions for use on the bottle. For sale by druggists. 
Price 25 cents per bottle. 

ERUPTIONS. 

Eruptions of any kind are caused by impurity of the 
blood, and should be treated in a like manner as Mange. 

VERMIN. 

Cause: Doi^s are liable to have fleas and lice, when they 
are kept in unclean places. These insects are also taken 
from other animals, with' whom the dogs may have 
associated. 

Symptoms: These pests are indicated by the annoyance 



TOY L>(>GS. 75 

they cause, and they are easily distinguishable to tlie eye. 

Remedy : Rub lac sulphur or carbolic powder well into 
the skin; or use phenyle solution. 

The most effective remedy for fleas and lice is the 
Associated Fanciers' Flea Wash. It is guaranteed to kill 
all kinds of vermin on dogs or cats. See directions on 
the bottle. Sold by the druggists. 25 cents per bottle. 

HAIR AND COAT. 

For promoting the growth of liair on dogs, and giving 
them a beautiful glossy coat, use the Associated Fanciers' 
Hair Stimulant, which should be applied once or twice 
a day with gentle friction Sold by druggists. Price 50 
cents a bottle. 



DIVISION V. 



Fractures and Bruises. 



BROKEN BOXES. 

If a dog happens to get a limb broken, it should be set 
and splinted the same as tiiat of a human being. If badly- 
lacerated, with little liklihood of its properly healing, do 
not hesitate to amputate it, if you value your dog and 
want to save its life. The ragged edge of the bone may be 
readily sawed off with a small fine saw, leaving enough 
flesh and skin to form a flap to cover over the end of the 
bone. Stop the bleeding by cauterizing it, then sew up 
the wound and dress with stickin-^ plaster. This opera- 
tion is better performed by first giving the patient chlor- 



76 TOY DOGS. 

oform to keep it quiet; this should be done by laying the 
dog on its side, then saturate a rag or sponge with a little 
chloroform and hold it near its nose, not touching it, or 
you may smother it. Should the chloroform evaporate 
before taking effect, renew it immediately, and try it 
oyer again. It generally takes from five to ten minutes 
to accomplish a state or torpor. During convalescence 
the dog should be kept as quiet as possible, and fed spar- 
ingly on nourishing food. 

BRUISES AND CONTUSIONS. 

Cuts, tares or bites, unless they are very severe, or are 
a long time in healing, are better left to the dog, as it 
will lick them, which is about the best healing remedy. 
But if it is a large tare, a few stitches may be necessary; 
these should be made with a curved needle, with strong 
thread or silk; after which the wound may be dressed 
with witch hazel oil, or Marvel of Healing, either of 
which will be found to be excellent when appliid to 
bruises of any kind. They alleviate the pain and pre- 
vent stiffness. The Mexican Salve however is more 
efficacious than either or both of them. 
RICKETS. 

Rickets or large joints, are caused by a defective bone 
substance. It mostly occurs in puppies when the lime 
or gelatinous matter is deficient. When puppies are con • 
fined to their kennels they are likely to get bandy legs, 
this being the first sign of Rickets. The best remedy is 
pure country air with plenty of exercise; and good whole- 
some food. Where there is apparent poverty of blood, a 
one or two grain of quinine and iron pill, once or twice a 
day, will prove beneficial. Oftentimes enlarged joints 
are men ly a ?ign of vigor, which will disappear as the 
puppy grows older. 



List of the Associated Fanciers' 
Preparations. 



NEVv^ PROCESS DOG 'BISCUIT. A concentrated 
condition food for dogs and growing puppies. Price 10 
cents per pound. Sample calie sent by mail to any P.O. 
in tlie U. S. or Canada, on receipt of 6 cents. 

FLEA SOAP. Equal to an oat meal toilet soap in 
quality and appearance. Destroys vermin and keeps it 
ofT; neutralizes doggy odor, stimulates the growth of 
hair, and cures mild skin diseases. Price 25 cents per 
cake. Same price by mail. 

FLEA WASH. Especially prepared for long haired 
breeds that are too troublesome to wash often. 25 cents 
per bottle. By mail 40 cents. 

DISTEMPER TREATMENT. The prescription of 
a distinguished veterinary surgeon and used with uniform 
success at nearly all the prominent kennels. Each box 
contains an exhaustive treatise on all the complications 
of the disease, and instructions for the diet to be used 
during the disease. Price per box 60 cents. Same price 
by mail. 

MANGE WASH. One bottle is generally sufficient 
to cure parasitical mange. Sometimes two or three ap- 
plications will effect a cure. Price 50 cents per large 
bottle. Small bottles by mail 50 cents. 

WORM CAPSULES. One dose is a speedy cure for 
worms in grown dogs or young puppies. Price 50 cents 
per box. Same price by mail. 

TAPE WORM SPECIFIC. Will rid a dog of this 
troublesome pest after all other remedies fail. Price 50 



cents per box. Same price by mail. 

CANINE TONIC. For loss of appetite, bad coat, poor 
condition, blood mange or after recovery from distemper 
or other weakening diseases. Price 50 cents per bottle. 
Same price by mail. 

CANKER WASH. A sure cure for this troublesome 
disease. Price 60 cents per bottle. Small bottles by 
mail 60 cents. 

EYE WASH. For weak and inflamed eyes. Price 50 
cents per bottle. 

COUGH MIXTURE. An excellent remedy. Price 
50 cents per bottle. 

ASTHMA CURE. Price 50 cents per bottle. 

CHOREA TREATMENT. For twitching of the 
muscles and partial paralysis this m»^dicine is a wonder- 
ful remedy. Price 60 cents per bottle. 

CANINE LAXATIVE. For relieving constipation. 
Price 60 cents per bottle. 

PIARRHCEA MIXTURE. Price 50 cents per bottle. 

HAIR STIMULANT. Foi; promoting the growth of 
hair on dogs and giving them a beautiful glossy coat. 
Price 50 cents per bottle. 

FLUID KENNEL DISINFECTANT. An instan- 
taneous deodorizer for kennels and useful as a germ 
destroyer in distemper and mange. Price 25 cents for a. 
twelve ounce bottle. Small bottle by mail 25 cents. 

DRY KENNEL DISINFECTANT. This destroys 
the bad smell in kennels or dog boxes, by sprinkling it 
among the bedding or on the floor. It is also useful in 
distemper and mange Price 25 cents per box. 

PUPPY FOOD. This is the result of a long series of 
experiments. Puppies reared on this food will never be 
troubled with worms, as it contains a harmless vegetable 



ingredient that is death to these parasites. It is rich in 
both muscle and bone making materials. Price 50 cents 
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CAT FOOD. An excessive meat diet, raw or cooked, 
is injurious to cats. It is also injurious to their coats. 
We liave prepared a palatable and digestible cooked food, 
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chickens of all ages. It may be fed from the time they 
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containing all easily digested ingredients necessary to 
health. To feed it take sufficient for a meal, pour boiling 
water or milk over it, enough to make it a crumbly mass, 
then let it cool a little before feeding. Price 10 cents per 
pound or $3.50 for 50 pounds. 



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INDEX. 



PAG F,. 

Allopathic Treatmeiht, 55 
Anatomy of the Dog, 6 
Associated Fanciers' 

Preparations, < 77 
Asthma, . . . G8 
Breeding Dogs, . 18 
Broken Bones, . . 75 
Bronchitis, . . G7 
Bruises and Contusions, 76 
Canker or Inflammation 

of the Ear and Eye, 61 
Catarrh of the Nose, 68 
Chinese Crested Dog, 47 
Chorea, . . . 57 
Classification of Diseases56 
Consumption, . . 69 
Constipation, . . 65 
Coryza, . . . C8 
Costiveness, . . 65 
Dandie Dinmont, . 29 
Diarrhoea, ... 63 
Different Breeds of Dogs,2l 
Diseases of Dogs, . 63 
" oftlieSkin, 73 

of the Head, 
Brain and Nerv- 
ous System, 56 



PAGB. 

Diseases of the Digestive 

Organs, . . 63 
Diseases of the Air 

Passages, . . 67 

Dysentery, . . 64 

Distenii^er, . . 70 

Dropsv, ... 72 

Dipht'heria, . . 69 

Eruptions, . . 74 

Fanciers' Hand Books, 80 

Fevers, ... 56 

Fits, Apoplectic, . 59 

" Convulsive, . 58 

" Delirious,. . 59 

" Epileptic, . 60 

Fractures and Bruises, 75 

French Poodle orBarbet,47 

Gastritis or Infiamma- 

tion of the Stomach, 64 

General Debility, . 71 

Hair and Coat, . 75 
Homceopathic Treat- 
ment, . . .55 
How to administer 

jNIedicine, . . 53 

Hydrophobia, . . 60 

Indigestion, . . 66 



TOY Doas. 



PAOR 

Inflammation of Eyes, C2 
Inflammation of the 
Kidneys and Blad- 
der, . . . 65 
Italian Greyhound, 45 
Jaundice, ... 72 
Maltese Dog, . . 31 
Management of Dogs, 10 
]SIange, ... 73 
Mexican Hairless Dog, 46 
Milk Fever, . 57 
IVursing and Diet, . 54 
Ophthalmia, . . 62 
Origin of the Doof, . 5 
Palsy, . .^ . 58 
Pomeranian or Spitz, 49 
Pug, .... 43 
Hearing Puppies, . 18 
Hickets, . . . 76 
Selecting a Dog, . 10 



PAGE. 

Spaniel, Blenheim, . 40 

" Japanese, . 42 

King Charles, 38 

Prince " 39 

" Ruby, . . 41 

Terrier, Airedale, . 28 

" Bedlinglon, 26 

" Black and Tan, 32 

" Bull, . . 33 

" Fox, . . 35 

" Irish, . . 26 

" Scotch, . 25 

" Skye, . . 23 

Pricked Ear 24 



" Yorkshire, 

Tumors, Ulcerations, 

and Sores, . 
Vermin, 
Whippet or Runnin 

Dog, . . 
Worms, 



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